If the needle catches too much of the hem fold

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fAdjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.

aNeedle drop point

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aStitch width

■If the needle catches too much of the hem fold

The needle is too far to the left.

Press (of the Stitch width keys) to decrease the stitch width so that the needle

slightly catches the fold of the hem.

■If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right.

Press (of the Stitch width keys) to increase the stitch width so that the needle

slightly catches the fold of the hem.

aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

•For details on changing the stitch width, refer to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length” (page 58).

gSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide.

hRemove the basting stitching.

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aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

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zFor best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the presser foot. For details, refer to “Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot” (page 43).

aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

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885-U22, 285C specifications

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Brother 285C, 885-U22 operation manual If the needle catches too much of the hem fold

Models: 885-U22 285C

■If the needle catches too much of the hem fold

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885-U22, 285C specifications